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Thanksgiving offers no rest for busy boxing folks

Dan Rafael

...works. While Top Rank's Bob Arum and Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer continue negotiating the big...close to a deal," said Leon Margules, the Warriors Boxing chief and Miranda's co-promoter. Miranda...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Lopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Rogers Mtagwa was meant to be a glorified tune-up opponent for Juan Manuel Lopez, but he wound up giving Puerto Rico's fastest-rising prospect a run for his money that could earn fight-of-the-year consideration.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Former Olympians Lopez, Gamboa headed for showdown

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...Gamboa was under contract: He has designs on an eventual Gamboa-Lopez showdown. Latin Fury 12: Island Warriors TV lineup for Top Rank's pay-per-view card Saturday (9 p.m. ET) from the...

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Darchinyan determined to upend Agbeko, seize another title

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Darchinyan aims to take new division by storm When Vic Darchinyan is ready to fight, there are a few things you can count on. He'll be in great shap...

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With Mexico behind him, all-action Angulo angles toward title shot

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...Angulo wears his national pride on his sleeve. When describing his style, he says he is "a warrior who gives everything, like the majority of Mexican fighters. That's how we are." Although Angulo lives...

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Mayweather out to reclaim mantle as boxing's best

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...million pay-per-view buys in the United States. Now, Mayweather says he is back to reclaim...CEO of Mayweather Promotions, which is working with Golden Boy on the fight. "He will bring more...

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Ward makes major leap forward in fighting Miranda

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...finally steps up Five years after Andre Ward won the lone boxing gold medal for the United States at the 2004 Athens Olympics -- the only American boxing gold since 1996 -- he is finally fighting a...

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Froch on a mission to establish himself on the world scene

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...in California. "Traveling for me is not a problem. Obviously, to come and establish myself in the States, this is what I need to do. I need to come to America and showcase my talents...

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Family feud not fazing Cotto ahead of Clottey clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Chris Farina/Top Rank Miguel Cotto, left, will have to put family matters aside if he's to tackle a very dangerous Joshua Clottey. Cotto moves on...

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Lightweights jockeying for position in stacked division

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

John Rivera/Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions Edwin Valero's chance to impress on U.S. soil comes on Saturday against Antonio...

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Handlers still picking and choosing Chavez's opponents

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...out buildings all over Mexico and do really nice numbers on pay-per-view [in the United States]. It's the public that's buying these shows and we'll keep doing them as long...

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Khan too fast and too strong for Barrera

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Still writing off Amir Khan? Well don't. The British phenom bounced back in style by battering and bloodying Marco Antonio Barrera over five rounds on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Do or die for Barrera and Khan

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...came out of the blue. "I got this opportunity to come here and win. I am a warrior," Barrera said. He believes the fight makes perfect sense. "The reason I took this fight is because...

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Cotto deflects controversy to focus on Jennings

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...Margarito and trainer Javier Capetillo having their licenses revoked for at least one year by the California State Athletic Commission earlier this month. They were caught loading Margarito's gloves with a foreign substance before...

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Cotto, Pavlik comebacks worth watching

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • Last summer, Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik were undefeated stars and world champions quickly climbing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 17, 2009